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Scope and Contents Jaillet was so busy with the diocese that he could not spare time to give information on the life of Bishop Dominic Manucy . He refers Clarke to the "Corpus Christi Caller" and Father P.F. Parisot for information about the bishop's life in Texas. Also to the "Texas Monitor" . About the bishop's life in Mobile; much could be gotten from the "Mobile Register" and the parish priests; also Father D. Savage of Montgomery. P.S. An impression of Bishop Manucy's episcopal seal is stamped on the...

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He asks for information about the southern states, as to climate, products and price of land, because some persons would like to go there. :: X-3-l A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents McMaster wishes to send the enclosed check. His check of $50.00 was in anticipation of more to come. His personal offering, $16.00, was published in the "Freeman" as from an old "friend". He wishes he could give far more. In the next number of the "Freeman" will be published acknowledgements for the total received, $104.50. He has already sent $50.00; now he sends $80.00, or $5.50 more than was received, but he will not let the matter rest there. Bishop Silvas M. Chatard is a failure in...

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A notation acknowledges a contribution of $10.68 to the Indian Missions by Father P. M. Heery of Batesville, Ohio, and requests him to send the names of the contributors. :: I-2-b A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo

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James returns the proofs to Hudson and also encloses a note alluding to E. C. Stanton 's article in the North American Review. He is glad Hudson liked the article. A few copies of the Ave Maria are requested. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

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James received enclosed in his paper last mail a bill for a subscription to McMaster's paper. As he has no U.S. Currency on hand, he will not be able to pay at once. Soon after the confederate army of which he was a member was defeated he took up the coffee planting business in Guatemala. The "Freeman's Journal" gives him the only glimpes of the Catholic world. :: I-2-e A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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He lists the volumes of Brownson's Quarterly Review he can get. He will give in exchange duplicate numbers he has in their library. :: XI-1-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo. Incomplete manuscript

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In a few days they will mail sets of Ribbon Circulats and ask Edwards' kind consideration of its merit. Each circular contains a sample of the quality. They solicit his patronage for Ribbons and hope he will inspect the offering. :: XI-2-m TYPED 1p.

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The bearer, Josiah McRoberts, is going to Timon's place for an education. He was born and raised in James' neighborhood and his character is unexceptionable. :: IV-3-k A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

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His brother, Joseph James, removed their mother from the nunnery on January 16. He sends by Brother Joseph twenty dollars which, added to the ten brother ThomasJames paid when they were at the Barrens, makes $30 which he supposes will be the amount charged by the Sisters. Timon is to tell those Ladies of charity that James will ever feel grateful for their kindness to his mother. :: IV-3-i A.L.S. 3pp. 8vo.

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James thanks Seton for his hospitality; it was a most enjoyable occasion.

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He is planning to put out a report upon the manuscript materials for American church history which are to be found in the archives of diocese, colleges etc. He has been told something of the remarkable collections which Edwards has formed in the library of Notre Dame. He asks if he can send an agent of the Department of Historical Research to Notre Dame and make an inventory of these treasures; he refers to William H. Allison. :: XI-2-i L.S.(Typed) 2pp.

Scope and Contents He has just received his and Pierre M. Jouan 's dimissorial letters from St. Brieuc. Of the six last pupils Odin sent to St. Mary's Seminary , he, William Auffray, Jouan and C. Denoyel are alone in private conferences for their theological studies. They should be able to place themselves at Odin's disposition around the end of September. Joseph Gaillet Galliet and F.M. Verdier will be ready at the end of December. As for their English, already several of them can understand the lectures....

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Edwards knows of the turmoil in France which explains his difficulty in writing. The first squadron of the French province is on its way to America. All are full of hope to be of use to the powerful exertions of the Congregation of Holy Cross. Jamet wants to go to the United States and not to Canada. P.S. Father Goupille sends greetings. Among the newcomers is John G. Delaunay, a nephew to Brother Alexis whom Edwards will remember. :: XI-2-f A.L.S. 4pp.

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He cannot find the letter Edwards wrote so he asks him to give him again the list of the revues he desires. If he can find a moment he will go to visit Edwards. :: XI-2-c A.L.S. 1p.

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He had a firm conviction that he had written Edwards until he found the lines of Lacoffre. Edwards knows how the situation in France is precarious just now. They have nothing to be afraid of in the house of Congregation Holy Cross at Neuilly, but they at Angers and the Vesinet? He asks that Edwards tell Father Condon that his friends at Neuilly do not forget him. :: XI-2-d A.L.S. 4pp.

Scope and Contents They are sorry to hear of Edwards' accident. FAther General sends his best sentiments. He has dined with good Mr. Combel who was disappointed by Edwards' not coming. Brother Victorien has received the enclosed letter which Father Gilbert Francais thought better to translate for Edwards although Jamet knows that Edwards can read French well. Lecoffre submits information about the publications of which Edwards desires; some volumes missing in his collection.1900 Sept. 18 They...

Scope and Contents He received only one blessing and indulgence of Pius the X. The portrait of Pope Pius IX was left there and found recently among some old papers. He will send the books as soon as he can. Edwards can get the address of Bishop P. Dufal's relations. from Brother Cecilicy who is at M.D. by this time. He understands about Father Edward Sorin's statue now. If their congregation must be saved surely it will be through the religious who follow Sorin's example. Father Andrew Morrissey, C.S.C. writes...

Scope and Contents The coming of Father Andrew Morrissey and the resolution of Father General Gilbert Francois to go and bring with him all he intended to send has detained him. He wrote Father August Goupille for a list of books wanted but he got no answer. HE had long interviews with Morrissey and Archbishop Alexander Christie. He does; not know if all the creations of Father John A. Zahm are as great a failure as the appointment of the Superior of Portland, but His Grace has doubts on the point. Father P.J....

Scope and Contents He will forward the photos of Bishop Hurth later. He asks Edwards to send him postages of all sorts in the U.S. and others if possible. Father Labbie is in a bad state and can't go to N.D. He received the papers relating the festivals of the erection of Father Edward Sorin's statue. He asks if it is possible that in a community the existence of Father General Gilbert Francois is so put aside; he did not say anything, but felt it quite at heart. On his advice it was necessary to look after...

Scope and Contents Jamey does not doubt that Odin's council has been led into error by Father Eleazar Vignonet any more than he doubts the existence of the letter which he has just received. About 4 or 5 or more persons attend Sunday Mass in the convent of the Religious of the Sacred Heart with more than half coming less to Mass than to confess and receive communion in the quiet of their small chapel. With the exception of Mrs. Porter, wife of the convent doctor, the same ones do not come every Sunday, and 3...

Scope and Contents Odin should beg Father Napoleon Joseph Perché not to speak about the abominable question of slavery any more. With his anti-canonical title of the official newspaper of the diocese, he could completely paralyze Odin's trip to France putting him in a bad light and perhaps making him badly received. Twenty times he has repeated this unintelligible nonsense: We conservatives do not recognize in man any other spiritual right than that of attaining the spiritual end by knowing, loving and serving...

Scope and Contents Father Auguste S. Paris left for St. Louis hoping to find a way to return to France shortly. Jamey was not mistaken in telling Rousselon that Father Eleazar Vignonet would not be able to render the least real service to the Religious of the Sacred Heart: the biases on bot sides rise too high. He will not enter into details as Vigonent is going to New Orleans and will not fail to tell him a mountain of petty and pitiable silly things. Vignonet told Jamey that for Father Claude Anthony...

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He leaves tomorrow for the city and Europe. :: VI-2-d Telegram 1p. 8vo.

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Jamey received Odin's letter and he is happy that he was able to find so many ecclesiastics. He wonders what Father Stephen Rousselon will do with them. God will provide. He will continue to pray for Odin, and he regrets not being able to do more and better. :: VI-2-g A.L.S. French 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Jamey has thought sorrowfully of Odin and his unfortunate diocese for several months. He wonders what he is doing and what he is planning to do. The question of whether it is prudent to lead priests to Louisiana at this time, and a thousand others, torment him night and day. He spoke to Cardinal James Mary Adrien Caesar Matthieuof Odin's plan to come to Besancon, and His Eminence said that he would do everything that depended on him to be useful. Jamey believes it would be possible to find...

Scope and Contents Jamey takes the opportunity of Jourdan's going to send back the young man that he brought from town. One week was sufficient to show that he is a greedy, sulky boy. Being absent all week Jamey can judge only from the reports of Jourdan and of Jamey's brother. Jamey can affirm that several times he could hardly get him up for Father Joseph Billon's mass and then his eyes are continually sore. Last Thursday Jamey was at Lafayette where he hopes to take Billon next Friday. The repairs will not...

Scope and Contents A week ago Saturday Father Joseph Billon arrived. He seems very active and industrious but animated by a quite French zeal which in this country approaches indiscretion. If Opelousas likes him as much as he likes Opelousas Blanc can make them happy in 4 or 5 months. Jamey has just seen Mr. Bignon for the 50th time; he objected that he had notes in court. Jamey told him that he would take them at his risk. He has only one for $100 which he has presented . He said he had to keep the funds of...

Scope and Contents After a lot of promises to write, and lies, Mr. Bignon has just told Jamey through Mr. Delavigne that he did not wish to give an account of Father Flavius Henry Rossi's estate until next year. Father Joseph Billon is much liked but Jamey thinks it would be well for him to be an assistant for several more months. He does not know the country or the means to take to do good. With all the zeal and devotion of the Lazarists Vincentians the parish of Natchitoches is suffering. Father John Timon,...

Scope and Contents The power of attorney Blanc received from the Rossi sisters is not in proper form and as Mr. Bignon was afraid of it, Jamey has set about straightening it out. The procuration stated that one of the sisters did not appear before a notary but before her religious superior, and it does not prove that they are really sisters of the late Father Flavius Henry Rossi. While Jamey was at Attorney Lewis' house Bignon went past and agreed to put it in order, giving notes payable October 1. What is...